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Sandy beaches, running long and wide as far as the eye can see; blue sea and relatively
crowded towns and tourist attractions (as almost everywhere in summer), although
the area is never totally "overrun". Other features are a relaxing and congenial
atmosphere and courtesy.
This is the northernmost stretch of the Adriatic,
along the Venetian coast, which starts just above Venice, from Punta Sabbioni,
and continues up in a progression of delightful little towns, of greater or lesser
renown (Cavallina, Jesolo, Eraclea, Caorle, Bibione).
These seaside places
live off the sea: indeed, fishing is a time-honoured tradition in the area and
in the local cuisine. The wines of the Veneto district make worthy companions
at meal times, amongst the most highly appreciated in Italy. To try them and taste
the numerous different varieties, you can make an appointment (tel. 0421.246.111)
to visit the Santa Margherita and Cantine
Torresella wineries, in the charming little city of Portogruaro.
But these
are also noble areas, which find their expression through the richness of times
past, in the villas running along the Brenta Riviera, when one follows the course
of the river, moving inland from the fascinating Venice lagoon towards Padua.
Sandy beaches, sea and fishing
The fine,
pale sand goes along with the sunny days on the long shoreline running from Venice
up to Friuli. The charming little coastal towns offer a perfect compromise between
peaceful existence and the social whirl. From the
sea to the table
Fish is the undisputed protagonist of the Venetian
gastronomic tradition, to be tasted in a thousand ways, in hors d'oeuvres, pasta
dishes and main courses. The Villas on the Brenta
Riviera
Our itinerary starts from the Venice Lagoon and follows the
course of the Brenta River upstream, to end up in Padua. The route is studded
with a succession of splendid villas, made to be admired The
Venice Lagoon
One day is enough to visit the treasures of the Venice
Lagoon, which forms a meeting point for the estuaries of the Piave, Sile, Dese,
Marzenago, Brenta and Adige rivers.
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